Low Sodium Classic Homemade Marinara Sauce
Elevate your Italian cooking with this Low Sodium Classic Homemade Marinara Sauce, a heart-healthy twist on an iconic recipe. Crafted with no-salt-added crushed tomatoes and tomato paste, this sauce boasts bold flavors from aromatic garlic, sautéed onions, and a blend of dried herbs like oregano and basil, while a halved carrot naturally enhances sweetness without the need for added sodium. Slow-simmered for perfection, its rich, velvety texture makes it ideal for pairing with pasta, pizza, or as a base for your favorite dishes. Finished with fresh parsley and basil, this sauce caters to those seeking deliciously wholesome options without compromising on taste. Ready in just over an hour, it’s as versatile as it is flavorful for dinner nights done right.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
- 4 Garlic cloves, minced
- 28 ounces Crushed tomatoes, no salt added
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste, no salt added
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 small Carrot, peeled and halved
- 1 Bay leaf
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for another 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste, mixing well to ensure the paste is fully incorporated.
Add the dried oregano, dried basil, red pepper flakes, and black pepper to the tomato mixture.
Toss in the halved carrot and bay leaf (these will be removed later for enhanced sweetness without added sodium).
Lower the heat and allow the sauce to simmer uncovered for about 45 minutes to 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
Once the sauce has thickened and flavors are well combined, remove the carrot and bay leaf.
Stir in the fresh parsley and basil leaves.
Serve immediately over your choice of pasta or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
579 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.1 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 129 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 75.7 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.0 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.7 g | ||
| Protein | 14.7 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 261 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 2730 mg | 58% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
